2001 GMC Safari Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Safari years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Safari. That ranks 7th out of 11 Safari model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (13 complaints, 33%), typically at around 55,650 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 56 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 39owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 GMC Safari problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 33% | 55,650 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 23% | 82,900 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 10% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 10% | 40,940 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 8% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 8% | 57,769 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 5% | 65,841 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 5% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 36,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 GMC Safari recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: On certain minivans, the multifunction switch may develop an open circuit condition in the stop lamp or hazard lamp circuit that results in the stop lamps and hazard lamps being inoperative.
Risk: The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hazard warning flasher switch and apply special grease to the contacts at the time of installation of the module free of charge. The repair would be used in vehicles in which the hazard slider button is still movable. If a vehicle has a hazard slider button that is not movable (frozen), the entire multifunction switch will be replaced. The recall began on april 13, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of brake lamp illumination (PE04072) — opened Oct 19, 2004, closed Mar 21, 2005, led to recall 05V099000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
After fueling, could not restart vehicle. Dash lights. Had to wait 15 - 30 minutes until i was able start vehicle. Battery 4 months old, intermittent ongoing problem. Independent research discovered via web search list problem with "ignition passlock/passkey security system". This is a…
After running errands, vehicle would not restart. Brake & abs indicator lit. Wait 15- 30 minutes and vehicle may restart. Independent research found that this is a well known problem. Noted: passlock/passkey security system intermittent failure. *tr
After running errands, vehicle would not restart. Time in between errands 2 hours. Outside temp 95. Had to wait 15 - 30 minutes in hot vehicle trying to start vehicle every 20-30 seconds. Problem with passlock/passkey security system as listed on various web sites. Checked with personal obd ii &…
At times vehicle will not start until the steering column shift lever is moved. All power is up, turn key and no response. Depress brake pedal and move shift lever from p to d3 may cause starter to work. Told by aaa driver that this is a common problem. *tr
At slow speeds the abs activates and the vehicle is hard to stop. The sierra van uses the same components as the trucks that were recalled by 05v379000 on 8/3/05. The problem is the same with dirty speed sensors. *kb
Other GMC Safari years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Safari | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Safari | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 Safari | 18 | 1 |
| 2002 Safari | 25 | 1 |
| 2001 | 39 | 1 |
| 2000 Safari | 68 | 0 |
| 1999 Safari | 61 | 1 |
| 1998 Safari | 89 | 3 |
| 1997 Safari | 135 | 4 |
| 1996 Safari | 139 | 4 |
| 1995 Safari | 195 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Safari?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Safari?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 GMC Safari a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Safari model years, the 2001 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.